SB 683
Relating to land sales by Auditor
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia code to streamline the process of selling tax liens and non-entered, escheated, waste, and unappropriated land. It requires all lands subject to sale to be certified by July 1st, with sales completed within 150 days of certification. The bill also clarifies that payments for purchased land should be made to the county sheriff. It establishes procedures for auctions, including eligibility requirements for bidders and notice publication requirements.
Key provisions
- All lands subject to sale must be certified by July 1st each year.
- Land sales must be completed within 150 days of auditor certification.
- Payments for purchased land must be made to the county sheriff.
- The Auditor will publish a notice of auction for each sale in a Class III-0 legal advertisement.
- Potential bidders must register in advance of the auction and meet specific eligibility criteria.
- Nonprofit corporations with a primary focus on housing or public facilities may participate in auctions.
- The Auditor may promulgate rules to govern the auction process.
- The bill clarifies that lands previously certified for sale can be included in subsequent auctions without additional advertising.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers
- County Sheriffs
- West Virginia Auditor’s Office
- Landowners
- Real Estate Investors
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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